In the Short Fiction (upto 10 min) category, Best Film and Best Director awards will be given.

In the Short Fiction (above 10 min) category: Best Film, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Sound Design and Audiography, Best Script, Best Acting, Best Art and Production Design and Special Mention will be given.

In Animation category, there are awards for Best Direction, Best Animation and Best Film (Producer-Institution).

In Non-Fiction category: Best Film, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Sound Design, Best Script, Special Jury award and Special Mention will be given.

There will also be master classes, workshops and cultural programmes at the festival.

The festival is being organized by the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) and Directorate of Film Festival. The Awards will be held alternatively at FTII Pune and SRFTI Kolkata each year.